James L. Cardinal Obituary
We bid farewell to James L. Cardinal of Hopkins, Minnesota, born in Buffalo, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 3, 2025 at the age of 89. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James L. Cardinal to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Cardinal and Mathilda Cardinal; and his siblings, Ora Newhall (Don), Rosalie Cardinal and Lawrence Cardinal.
He is survived by: his wife LaVerne; his children, Jean Steckling (Brian), Kathleen Scovil (Brian), Ann Ondich (Kingsley), Dr. Gregory Cardinal (Erin) and Melissa Poniatowski (Matt); his grandchildren, Eric (Rachel), Joey Steckling (Trysta), Paige Keefer (Jake), John (Chloe), Nicholas Scovil (Anja), Jacob, Sydney and Henry Poniatowski; his great grandchildren, Payton, Lexi, Ally, Will, Jack and Olivia; and his sister Helene Hanson. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Memorials can be sent to Sharing and Caring Hands sharingandcaringhands.org/donate (https://sharingandcaringhands.org) or Prolife Action Ministries plam.org/donate/ (https://plam.org) .
